Monument record MDS 143 - Mendlesham Green
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 093 631 (101m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM06SE |
| Civil Parish | MENDLESHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Coin hoard of 28 silver coins, hoard dated c.1505 though date range Edward III - Henry VII, includes 2 Burgundy and 2 Portugese coins. 15 groats, 8 half groats, one penny + foreign (S1).
Metal detected (by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s)) from one spot c. 40 x 40ft but with concentration in 6 x 6ft. No container identified. Machine clearance showed no subsoil disturbance (S2).
Findspot not precisely identified but the 6 figure reference is within 200m E to W and correct in relationship to Green edge (i.e. N to S). Location is accepted to be in the expected range for a Medieval toft fronting onto the Green.
Coroners Inquest 25 January 1994 found hoard to be Treasure Trove.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF21601 (No record type): Statement by Dr B Cooke, British Museum.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: Statements plus notes on Medieval Green location by RDC.
- <S2> SSF21602 (No record type): Statement to police by Mr Garnham plus conversation with RDC.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 25 2009 12:24PM